Laramie County School District #1

Principal - Junior High School

Purpose Statement

The job of Principal - Junior High School is done for the purpose/s of managing school administrative functions; developing and managing school budgets; implementing policies, procedures, and/or processes; directing building-level curriculum and instruction; monitoring student performance; establishing and fostering an adult learning environment; facilitating communication between personnel, students and/or parents; representing the school within community forums; supervising personnel; delegating responsibility for a variety of administrative functions; and chairing meetings.

This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.

• Collaborates with district administration on district, federal, and state programs that impact student achievement for the purpose of ensuring student success and compliance with policies, statutes, and regulations.

• Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal and/or other personnel for the purpose of accomplishing assigned responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

• Develops and manages school budgets for the purpose of maintaining programs within budget limits and accurately reporting fiscal information.

• Directs building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement and meeting objectives.

• Establishes and fosters an adult learning environment for the purpose of providing instructional staff with tools and materials to increase student learning.

• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving issues, developing interventions, and/or resolving conflicts.

• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.

• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, safety and security practices, building and facilities usage, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policies and maintaining the safety and efficiency of school operations.

• Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility use and maintenance, safety, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining clean, safe, and efficient school operations within budget and district guidelines.

• Monitors student performance utilizing objective and verifiable data for the purpose of analyzing and assessing effective educational strategies resulting in areas of student growth, determining areas and methods for improvement, and/or identifying opportunities to enhance professional development.

• Oversees school level personnel hiring of certified and classified staff in cooperation with district Human Resources staff for the purpose of ensuring qualified candidates fill roles within the school.
• Participates in, or facilitates, committees, workshops, seminars, and trainings (e.g. personnel actions, Board meetings, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting staff, conveying and/or gathering information, and serving as a school representative.

• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. reports, student activities, schedules, surveys, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals, encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach, and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment.

• Researches current trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge and enhancing student achievement.

• Supervises personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; administering personnel policies; analyzing data; applying curriculum and instructional techniques; classifying data and/or information; comparing results; conducting meetings; counseling and mentoring employees; critical observation; enforcing rules and regulations; estimating required resources; and investigating issues.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws including special education laws; conflict resolution; data analysis; budgeting and accounting principles; curriculum and instruction; stages of child development; concepts of management and supervision; grammar, spelling and punctuation; knowledge of community resources; practices of personnel administration; principles of negotiation/arbitration; and school safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; managing major organizational components; supervising the use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 85% walking, 5% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required in public education teaching with multiple, consecutive years experience as an administrator, preferably at the middle school level.

Education (Preferred): Successful completion of a Principal Licensure program; valid Wyoming Principal License required.

Education: Masters degree in job-related area with an emphasis in public education.

FLSA Status - Exempt

Approval Date: 1/28/2025

Salary Grade: Admin O